2017 Chevrolet Volt MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt.

The 2017 Chevrolet Volt has a 48 and 87 kW 3-Phase AC electric motor which is charged via standard charger.

All MPG estimates are "MPG equivalent". This is a conversion of electric energy consumption to a gasoline equivalent.

Whether you are considering a purchase of the car, or just wanting to find out how economical and environmentally friendly (or un-friendly) your 2017 Chevrolet Volt is, we have the information you need.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 2017 Chevrolet Volt Get?

First off, the most commonly asked question. A 2017 Chevrolet Volt gets up to 43 miles per gallon in the city, and 42 miles per gallon on the highway.

The combined average MPG for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt is 42 miles per gallon.

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 2017 Chevrolet Volt?

The estimated fuel costs for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt is $1,500 per year.

That value has been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

If you were to compare a 2017 Chevrolet Volt to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will save $7,500 on fuel.

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 2017 Chevrolet Volt Consume?

The 2017 Chevrolet Volt will consume roughly 2 barrels of petroleum per year, using the standard estimate of 15,000 miles per year.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 2017 Chevrolet Volt Emit?

For every mile driven, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt will emit 51 grams of CO2, which is about 765,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 26 trees would be needed to offset emissions from the 2017 Chevrolet Volt.

Overview

The table below covers all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2017 Chevrolet Volt.

City MPG43
Highway MPG42
Combined MPG42
Save/Spend vs Average CarSave $7,500
Fuel Cost$1,500
Fuel Type 1Regular Gas or Electricity
Fuel Type 2Electricity
Electric Motor48 and 87 kW 3-Phase AC
ATV TypePlug-in Hybrid
Barrels of Petroleum2
Grams of CO2765,000
Trees Needed to Offset36
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Cylinders4
Displacement1.5
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)
Vehicle ClassCompact Cars
Start/Stop?Yes
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Related Chevrolet Models from 2017

If you're interested in other Chevrolet models from 2017, you can find them in the table below. You can click the model link to find miles per gallon and emission information for that model.

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  • "2017 Chevrolet Volt MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy. Accessed on January 3, 2026. https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/chevrolet/volt/2017.

  • "2017 Chevrolet Volt MPG and Fuel Economy." MPG Buddy, https://mpgbuddy.com/cars/chevrolet/volt/2017. Accessed January 3, 2026.

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